Partnerships

We strive to create a better business environment by working with our partners.

CareerSource North Central Florida

You know business. We know talent.

We also know that on average a business spends $4,129 and 42 days to find a new employee. Additionally, employers spend an extraordinary amount of money training staff; According to Forbes 2014 Corporate Learning Factbook, US spending in 2013 on corporate training exceeded $70 Billion in the US.

What if we told you that the Chamber partners with CareerSource North Central Florida to offer Chamber members assistance in finding, developing and keeping talented employees at no cost to your business? What if we also told you that CareerSource North Central Florida can connect you with talented workers that whom you could train on-the-job, and pay their salaries while they learn?

Gainesville Black Professionals

Gainesville Black Professionals is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to increase communication, collaboration and networking between professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners. We foster this mission through the development of our business directory, active website, social media outlets and through hosting networking events. For more information, contact Virginia Grant at (352) 208-4894.

Circle of Champions

The Circle of Champions is a group of leading businesses who serve as year-long sponsors dedicated to providing additional support for the Greater Gainesville Chamber to positively affect economic growth and provide additional exposure for local business! Through their investment in the growth and development of local business, the Chamber has the ability to create and provide programs, resources, products, services and events to foster the growth and success of Gainesville’s thriving business community. By being part of the Circle of Champions, member businesses also become year-long sponsors of all Chamber programs and functions, including the Annual Meeting, Business to Business Expo, Business Awards, Economic Forums, Chamber After Hours, the annual Board Retreat, ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, and more.

As we continue to build a thriving business community, we sincerely thank the 2018 Circle of Champions for deciding to continue their support of the Chamber and all its endeavors.

If you are interested in becoming a Circle of Champion sponsor, please contact our Senior Director of Membership, Steve Cannon at stevec@gainesvillechamber.com